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3D Printed Toys: 20 Fun 3D Prints for Kids
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3D printing can be fun for the whole family – the process and the results! Check out these great 3D printed toys for kids (and grown-ups).
3D printing is an invaluable tool for prototyping designs and manufacturing end-use parts. However, a 3D printer is much more than just a tool. It’s also a toy. A toy for making other toys! Using 3D printing to make toys gives you control over material, color, size, and other details, so the resulting toys will be unique!
If you don’t have a 3D printer, you can still create some amazing 3D printed toys with FacFox. With suppliers around the world printing to your specifications, the kids in your life will be delighted while someone else does all the work!
With thousands and thousands of 3D printable toy designs, it’s difficult to choose just a few. With that in mind, here are some super fun toys that fit into three main categories: Toys That Move, Toys to Build, and Toys for Toddlers.
Now, let’s stop playing around and get to the list!
TOYS THAT MOVE
Toys are fun and all, but toys with moving parts bring the fun to a whole new level. And while 3D printing is often thought of as producing static objects, that doesn’t have to be the case! Here are some toys that will get the fun rolling in no time.
Not everyone can have a monster truck, but if you have a 3D printer, you can print your very own mini monster truck… which is almost as cool. Complete with print-in-place suspension and customizable friction-fit rim caps, this truck is right-off-the-build-plate awesome.
You can even choose from a variety of body or wheel styles. For a two-tone tire ring, pause the wheel print at 19.8 mm and swap filaments.
- Who designed it? jakejake
- How printable/popular is it? No Pinshape users have posted makes yet, but this design has over 200 Makes on Thingiverse. The prints look great with mix-matched component styles and colors.
- Where to find it? Pinshape, Thingiverse
Bigger is not always better. In fact, sometimes the most fun comes in small packages, and these 3D printed surprise eggs are no exception.
These tiny vehicles with moving wheels and other accessories are so adorably fun, and there are lots of options to choose from, too! You can print surprise eggs filled with everything from a steam roller to a fighter jet to a fire truck.
No support is required for these models. Remember to use at least 40% infill to make sure that the small features are nice and sturdy. Since these prints have such tiny details, they double as torture tests for your printer. With a well-calibrated machine, everything should be smooth sailing.
- Who designed it? agepbiz
- How printable/popular is it? With dozens of Makes for each of the 13 models, this is a very popular collection. Some makers have even had extra fun with these by scaling them up as high as 300%.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
With a 3D printed glider, you can stretch even more fun out of a rubber band! Just hook, pull, and let fly! With dozens of options on Thingiverse, you can take to the skies with a whole fleet of rubber band-powered gliders.
For the model shown above, 100% infill is suggested for a sturdy glider, and remember to print at 0.1-mm layer height to allow for staggered layering that will greatly increase the longevity of the thin wings.
- Who designed it? pcgear
- How printable/popular is it? Several Thingiverse users have posted Makes of this model, and the impressive results speak for themselves!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
This next toy is probably not the best thing to hand your kid to keep them occupied in a fine Chinaware shop. In the right environment, however, collapsible swords are loads of fun. The designer has created collapsing pirate swords, katanas, daggers, lightsabers, and more to make make-believe games even more fun.
A successful print of a collapsing sword requires a printer with good retraction, wipe, and coasting settings. Be sure to use a 0.4-mm nozzle and print slowly to avoid letting the blade sections fuse together. After you pop the sword off your build plate, give it a few wiggles, and gently retract and collapse the blade to allow for a smoother collapse over time.
- Who designed it? 3DPRINTINGWORLD
- How printable/popular is it? Hundreds of Makes have been posted on Thingiverse in a variety of colors, materials, and printers. Just be sure to dial in your retraction settings and consider using a forgiving material like PLA instead of PETG.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
“It can throw a small bit of paper, chunks of raft, and pretty much anything you can fit inside. Selected ammunition can be thrown around 2 metres, plenty to hit unaware victims at another desk!” (LukeTansell, designer)
In other words, this catapult is a wonderful toy for kids and office workers alike.
This design is a print-in-place model that doesn’t require any support material or special settings. Minimal infill and a 0.25-mm layer height are sufficient.
- Who designed it? LukeTansell
- How printable/popular is it? Nearly 300 Thingiverse users have printed this model. We suggest using a more durable material such as PETG or ABS, but PLA seems to work fine for most makers.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Spinning tops are said to be the oldest toys in the world, dating back to nearly 6,000 years ago. Ancient tops were made of everything from stone and wood to fruit and nuts. And now, you can make your own spinning top with a 3D printer! All you need to do is print, glue the parts together, and have some dizzyingly amazing fun.
- Who designed it? YSoft_be3D
- How printable/popular is it? With nearly 500 Makes on Thingiverse, this is clearly a popular model. Makers suggest printing with a standard 0.2 mm layer height and 20% infill. Any materials, colors, and machines will do the job.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
With a wide variety of filaments available, flexible parts are absolutely feasible. But you don’t have to use TPE or TPU to create flexible parts.
Making use of some awesome print-in-place hinges, you can make flexible toys with filaments such as PLA, PETG, and ABS. You don’t even need special settings! A standard 0.2 mm layer height and at least 15% infill will work just fine.
The T-Rex and octopus we’ve included here are always popular examples, but there are countless flexi animals on platforms such as Thingiverse.
- Who designed it?
- T-Rex: DrLex (Remixed from Kirbs)
- Octopus: McGybeer
- How printable/popular is it? DrLex’s Flexi Rex has over 1,200 Makes on Thingiverse.
The large- and small-scale Makes are particularly fun to see. And McGybeer’s adorable flexi octopus has 1,522 Makes and counting! - Where to find it?
- T-Rex: Thingiverse
- Octopus: Thingiverse
Whirligig
The earliest known use of the whirligig dates back to 400 BCE (Source: Eric Lien via YouMagine)Sometimes the best toys are those that have been around for thousands of years. This 3D printed whirligig will keep your kids entertained as they try to spin it faster and faster, just like kids did back in ancient times.
This toy isn’t hard to print since its design is simplistic and requires no supports.
As a bonus, you can tell your children that variations of this toy have even been used to separate blood using centrifugal motion.
- Who designed it? Eric Lien
- How printable/popular is it? This spinning toy has been downloaded nearly 1,200 times with no issues reported.
- Where to find it? YouMagine
Transformers are still an incredibly popular childhood toy. These Optimus Prime and Megatron will keep your kids busy while they try to defend Cybertron from the evil Decepticons.
Amazingly, this Optimus Prime 3D print is transformable from Optimus’s classic truck form to a fully functional standing robot, even though it’s only printed in one piece. He can be printed without supports in PLA.
Of course, no Optimus Prime would be complete without an enemy to fight. Consider also printing the matching Megatron to have a proper battle. It should be noted that Megatron is printed in two pieces due to his fusion cannon, so he may not be as easy to print as Optimus Prime.
- Who designed it? DaBombDiggity
- How printable/popular is it? There are 11 confirmed Makes of Optimus Prim and 6 of Megatron, confirming the Autobots’ domination over the Decepticons!
- Where to find it?
- Optimus Prime: Thingiverse
- Megatron: Thingiverse
TOYS TO BUILD
Building toys inspires creativity and invention. And guess what? You can 3D print toys to build that are fun for kids of all ages!
Most cars that move on their own have motors and batteries. Not this one! All you need is a 3D printer and some filament to print two credit card-sized sheets, from which you simply pop out the components to assemble into a brilliantly entertaining wind-up car.
Be sure to check out the assembly tutorial if you need some extra help.
The designer suggests printing the cards at 100% infill, which is quite standard for thin pieces that need to be strong. As per suggestions, remember to include support for the wind-up key. Prepare for a 4-hour print time for the first card and a 2-hour print time for the second, for a total of 6 hours.
- Who designed it? Brian Brocken
- How printable/popular is it? Several makers have posted pictures of their cars on MyMiniFactory. The dual-color wind-up car is especially fun.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
You may recognize this design team, CreativeTools, for their very famous 3DBenchy. Like the Benchy, this castle playset is meticulously designed for 3D printing. Make this castle big, make it small, make it any way you like.
According to the designer, “The set contains walls, towers, houses, characters, animals, and a myriad of different props.
All parts are small enough to be 3D-printed in a build volume of 140 x 140 x 140 mm.” In no time you’ll be building and playing in a medieval world of your own.
- Who designed it? CreativeTools
- How printable/popular is it? 32 Makes of this set have been posted on Thingiverse. Each Make is different, showing the varied possibilities of this modular playset.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Lego bricks are among the most popular toys in the world, and the wide variety of colors, shapes, and sizes is incredible. However, with 3D printing, you can print your very own bricks customized to whatever design you are making.
Whether you need a replacement brick or a completely new kind of brick, this customizable Thingiverse model has you covered. Simply open the model in Thingiverse Customizer and go wild with the dozens of adjustable variables to create your perfect brick.
These bricks aren’t exactly identical to real Lego, but they are compatible in every way.
- Who designed it? cfinke
- How printable/popular is it? Only 13 Makes are available on Thingiverse. However, with nearly 2000 remixes, this customizable model has gained quite some traction in the 3D printing community. Be sure to check out the remixes to find someone who’s already customized the brick you need.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
This is a wildly creative toy designed to shoot Tic Tacs a short distance, aimed at your enemies or just into your own mouth. It’s a fun project to build, and then fun to play with when it’s done! Just note that this “gun” isn’t designed to shoot fast or far so as to limit choking hazards.
To put it together, all you need is a ballpoint pen spring, a 3D printer, and some Tic Tacs and you’re good to go. The original design by 3DPatriot is a brilliant design. This model is just a remix that improved key features such as the trigger mechanism, the loading mechanism, overall printability, and so on.
There are also dozens of available remixes including candy box straps to make sure your Tic Tac can doesn’t fall out.
- Who designed it? EaziG
- How printable/popular is it? Nearly 50 Makes have been posted, with 18 Remixes improving the design even further. It’s a design guaranteed to make fresh breath even more fun.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
The Open Toys project started as a way to turn commonly wasted leftover materials such as wood and cork into toys like helicopters, airplanes, birds, and so on. However, the project evolved to replace wood and cork with materials more readily available and easier to pierce: fruits and veggies. With Open Toys you can transform veggies and fruits into fun, customizable toys.
The design team offers helpful steps in printing and playing with Open Toys, and a complementary Ratatouille recipe to transform your veggie toys into a delicious meal. Talk about playing with your food!
- Who designed it? le FabShop
- How printable/popular is it? Someone is yet to post a make on Instructables, but five Makes on Thingiverse prove the printability of this Potato Head-esque design.
- Where to find it? Instructables, Thingiverse
Polypanels
There are endless design possibilities with Polypanels (Source: Devin Montes via MakeAnything)Polypanels have various shapes and sizes but the edge connectors are always the same, allowing you to run wild with ideas. The parts snap together and can create flexible or firm shapes, so the possibilities are limitless! You can even design your own custom Polypanels. Be sure to check the MakeAnything page for design tips and base CAD files.
- Who designed it? Devin Montes
- How printable/popular is it? Thousands of makers have printed and created designs with the Polypanel system. You can check out dozens of community Polypanel designs and prints on MyMiniFactory.
- Where to find it? MakeAnything, MyMiniFactory
TOYS FOR TODDLERS
3D printing isn’t just for big kids – this last section of toys is for anyone looking to make something for very young children or babies.
You can make fun toys for anyone, all you need is a 3D printer and some nifty designs. Just be sure to avoid particularly small features that might become choking hazards, and strongly consider using food-safe filament.
Chunky Trucks Collection
A rainbow Power Pusher ready for action (Source: Architekt via Thingiverse)Titan Transporter, Power Pusher, and Mighty Mixer are just three of the 13 adorable designs in the Chunky Truck Collection, which includes various construction worker designs and even a crossing guard. The trucks are chunky enough for babies to play with. However, you might want to keep the construction worker toys away from kids who might put them straight into their mouths!
All of the designs are printable without supports. Consider printing with at least 25% infill and three walls to increase the longevity of the toys.
- Who designed it? MakerBot
- How printable/popular is it? Each design has several Makes proving their printability.
Prints with paint jobs are particularly impressive, though solid color prints are probably just as fun. You can even print multicolored remixes by cipis. - Where to find it? Thingiverse
If you’re looking for some fun baby-safe and glue-free toys, Squigglepeeps may be the perfect print. These rotund Vikings and their boat are too big to choke on, making them great toys for babies and other young children. Simply print and play: no supports, no glue, just fun. Print with at least two shells, and a 0.3-mm layer height works fine since there’s no real detail to worry about.
- Who designed it? dutchmogul
- How printable/popular is it? Squigglepeeps are much more fun in color. Consider painting your prints with child-safe paints. Nearly 50 Makes prove the printability of this design. You can even check out several neat Remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Math Spinner
Bright colors make math baby-friendly! (Source: Format3D via MyMiniFactory)You’re never too young to start learning math!
This math spinner toy is the perfect way to do that: It’ll have your kids learning addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication with ease for every number from 0 to 9.
It should be noted that this print requires an existing pipe with an outer diameter of 32 mm to thread the spinners onto. However, if you can’t find one, you could always print it.
- Who designed it? PauloBlank
- How printable/popular is it? This math toy has been downloaded nearly 7,000 times and 3 users have shared their own prints.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
And last but certainly not least, we have squishy turtles. Even the name sounds fun! With countless shell designs to choose from, this is a quick and easy model to print for babies.
Designed with a similar suspension design as the Mini Monster Trucks, these turtles bounce up and down when you push down on the shell. Run wild with colors and designs, and be sure to check out the creator’s design process.
- Who designed it? jakejake
- How printable/popular is it? A few makes have been posted on Pinshape, but hundreds of Thingiverse users have offered pictures of their prints.
The possibilities are endless for color and shell design combinations. - Where to find it? Pinshape, Thingiverse
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Best Mechanical Toys & Models to 3D Print for Kids! – Hobby 3D Printing!
15 of the most interesting, fascinating & fun mechanical models you can print with your 3D printer.
We have found it a little tedious to search & navigate Thingiverse lately. So we decided to build & publish our own hit list of things we intend on printing – so it would be easily accessible and at the ready.
We intend on having different categories in the future – but figured we would start with the best & most interesting mechanical models first. So if you are looking for some great ideas for 3D printing projects – this is a good place to start!
We will be adding to this post as we discover new amazing mechanical models to 3D print & would greatly appreciate any suggestions!
15 Amazing Mechanical Models to 3D Print!
1) Predator Grabber by ecoiras (Thingiverse)
STATUS: Printed! February 2020 OK – this was one of those items I was REALLY looking forward to printing! We’ve only printed this once – and it LOOKED really good! However, we were not able to get it to work – because the parts stuck together too much.
You can see more about our experience printing the model here: Fantastic 3D Prints & Epic Failures! WHAT I WOULD CHANGE: So I do think this definitely LOOKS impressive. However, if I were to print this again I would probably tinker it first and make some of the supports more robust. Even if I could get the parts to not stick together – it appears that the parts supporting the gears are just too flimsy to really provide any significant rigidity to the pliers.
2) Knurled Twist Container by rayperkins (Thingiverse)
STATUS: Printed! February 2020 This was another item I was really looking forward to printing. Yes, with some of these items – we were definitely over ambitious for being such novices. I printed this item out WAY TOO LARGE! You can see more about our experience printing the model here: Fantastic 3D Prints & Epic Failures! Our print of this was usable – but required a LOT of clean up! WHAT I WOULD CHANGE: Like the predator pliers, if I were to print this again I would probably tinker it first and make the top & bottom of the container THICKER & more robust.
3) Trammel of Archimedies by mtairymd (Thingiverse)
STATUS: Printed! April 2020 I really like this gadget! This was the first item we printed that was comprised of a few separate pieces and had to assemble with screws. This turned out really well and I am glad we used contrasting colors! It functions well and everyone in the family likes this little fidget gadget! You can see more about our experience printing the model here: Fantastic 3D Prints & Epic Failures April 2020! WHAT I WOULD CHANGE: When we print this out again we will most likely tinker it a little. I think we will make the base a little thicker & substantial and probably make the 3 shuttles a little longer. There were other models with more than 3 shuttles – but I think starting with the 3 shuttle model was a wise choice.
4) Fidget Infinity Cube by acurazine (Thingiverse)
STATUS: Printed! December 2020 I was a little concerned with how this would turn out – but excited to try.
I was optimistic when I took it off the printer – but then a little frustrated with the joints between the cubes sticking a little. I continued to mechanically work it – and eventually got it to move with pretty good fluidity. We printed this with color changing PLA. WHAT I WOULD CHANGE: I will probably try this one again – but will use both a raft and I will most likely try printing the model at a lower temperature. Gracie has had really good results with several mechanical models at 175° C for PLA – and that is probably where I would start. We are occasionally getting a little clogging of the extruder at this temperature – but the moving parts are coming off the printer moving with perfect fluidity & detail.
5) Labyrinth Gift Box by sneakypoo (Thingiverse)
6) Air Spinner by walter (Thingiverse)
7) Planetary Gearset 04 by ekalfwonS (Thingiverse)
Status: Printed November 2021 – but not successfully yet.
I’ve printed this twice – and it LOOKS great – but I still can’t get it to function yet. It is a lot of gear surface area that’s in very close proximity – resulting in a lot of opportunities for small dimensional inaccuracies to prevent it from turning.
8) Mario Chomp Chain by Fragrantabyss (Cults3D)
9) Pistol Mechanical Gripper by Inprogressdesigns (Cults3D)
10) Balcony Circular Box Plasticbarista (Cults3D)
11) Differential Gears by Morrisblue (Cults3D)
12) Mechanical Boat by GreenDot (Thingiverse)
13) Print-in-Place Spring Loaded Box by Designs 31 (Cults3D)
14) Venus Box by Prot0typ1cal (Thingiverse)
Status: Printed December 2021 This is a pretty cleaver design. It is printed in pieces – so it is relatively easy to print. The creator indicates to print the model at 20% infill.
I would at least double that to 40% if you are using PLA – as I I had one of the clasps break during assembly. It didn’t affect the functioning of the model – but might prevent me from being able to disassembling the model and successfully reassembling it.
15) Counter 7 Segments by Fhuable (Cults3D)
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Articles: 32Top 20 3D printed toys
Why 3D print toys? What toys can be 3D printed? 1.
Mini monster truck 2. Surprise eggs 3. Gliders with elastic band 4. Folding sword 5. Micro catapult 6. Spinning top 7. Moving animals 8. Spirograph 9. Transformers 10. Toy tool set 11. Castle 12. Lego bricks 13 14. Edible toys 15. Anti-stress keychain 16. Chunky Trucks set 17. Sword rattles 18. Vikings Squigglepeeps 19. Math Spinner 20. Jumping Turtles Results
Today, 3D printing is developing and spreading very rapidly, gaining more and more popularity. And no wonder, because 3D printing is an invaluable tool for prototyping designs, creating mockups, fabricating parts, and more. At the same time, it is no longer difficult to buy a 3D printer at an affordable price even for home use. However, a 3D printer is not only a tool, it is also a kind of toy. A toy capable of creating other toys! Using a 3D printer to make toys gives you control over the material, color, size and other components, so the models you create with 3D printing will be unique! nine0003
But what if you don't have your own 3D printer and you need to print a toy or some part of it? It doesn't matter, in this case our 3D printing studio will help you! You only need to place an order by uploading the file of the desired finished model, after which our specialists will contact you to calculate the cost and resolve other possible issues.
Why 3D printed toys?
This is probably the first question that comes to mind, and it is not surprising, because often 3D printing can cost you more than the cost of such a toy in the store. But there are also a number of advantages of 3D printing, as well as cases when it would be more profitable and appropriate to turn to creating models on a 3D printer. nine0003
- As already mentioned, a toy printed on a 3D printer can be absolutely unique due to the ability to give it exactly the shapes, sizes and colors that you and your child want.
- Some toys can be difficult to find in the store, and their cost may exceed the cost of their printed copy.
- Sometimes you only need to replace one or a few broken or missing parts of a toy, such as a building toy. In this case, it will be much more profitable and more expedient to use a 3d printer than to buy a whole set for a high price. nine0016
- An important factor is, of course, the impressions of the 3d printing process itself, which will captivate both a child and an adult.
And the positive emotions of your child from the toy you created will be the best reward! - And for those who are just getting acquainted with their printer and 3d printing in general, the process of creating toys will be an excellent, exciting simulator to improve their skills and gain experience.
Which toys can be 3D printed? nine0011
In the context of constant development and increase in the possibilities of 3D printing technology, you can create almost any toy on a 3D printer, but the result largely depends on the capabilities of your device, your abilities, as well as the time, resources and effort that you are willing to devote to this process. Therefore, more or less simple projects are most often created on a 3D printer. But the relative ease of manufacture does not mean boring finished products! Below we will give you a list of 20 interesting 3D printed toys that are not particularly difficult to create. Among these crafts you will find toys for children of all ages, including the smallest: mechanical products, motion figures, building blocks and even rattles! For each toy from the list, we leave a link to the finished model so that you can try them yourself.
So let's get to know them better! nine0003
1. Mini monster truck
Two monster trucks. Source: Thingiverse
Not everyone can afford a monster truck, but if you have a 3D printer, you can print yourself a mini copy of it... which is almost as cool. Thanks to the all-printed suspension and removable discs that attach easily and without the aid of glue to the body, this truck is perfect straight from the printed surface.
You can even choose from a variety of body styles and wheels. And for a two-tone tire, stop printing the wheel at 19.8 mm and replace the filament.
Model files for download can be found here.
2. Surprise eggs
Surprise! Source: Twitter
Bigger is not always better. And often the most interesting thing is just a small size, and these 3D printed eggs with a surprise are an example of this.
These tiny cars with moving wheels and other accessories are amazing! Plus, you have plenty to choose from, as you can print surprise eggs with just about anything inside, be it a fire truck or even a fighter plane! nine0003
No support required for these models.
We advise you to use at least 40% infill to make sure that small elements are both beautiful and durable. Given the number of such tiny parts these machines have, be prepared that printing them can be a real challenge for you, but with good calibration and fine tuning of your machine, everything will work out in the best way!
3. Elastic Gliders
Get ready to take off! Source: Thingiverse
With 3D printed gliders you will be able to “pull out” even more fun from ordinary rubber band ! Just 3 simple steps, and your glider will take off: hook it with an elastic band, pull it towards you and release it.
With this model on Thingiverse, you and your friends can take to the skies a whole fleet of these rubber gliders!
100% infill and a layer height of 0.1 mm are recommended for greater aircraft strength and longer life for thin wings. nine0003
4. Folding sword
Telescopic pirate sword. Source: Thingiverse
This toy may not be best given to a child when there are breakable items nearby.
But in the right environment, telescopic swords will bring tons of fun and enjoyment to kids! From the designer of this folding pirate sword, you can also find models of telescopic katana, daggers and even lightsabers!
This Telescopic Pirate Sword is designed for printing at low speed using a 0.4mm nozzle. Also, successful printing requires a printer with a good retract and precise settings for Coast (turning off extrusion at the end of the layer print) and Wipe (“wiping” the nozzle at the end of the layer). nine0003
5. Micro Catapult
Hit all your enemies (or at least your deskmates). Source: Thingiverse
This little catapult is a great toy for kids and bored office workers alike. She can throw small crumpled pieces of paper and any other small things that will fit in her. Selected ammunition can fly about 2 meters, which is enough to hit unsuspecting victims at another table! nine0003
This model is an all-printed prefabricated assembly that does not require any supports or special adjustments.
A minimum filling and layer height of 0.25 mm is sufficient.
Despite the fact that many catapults are made from PLA plastic, the author of the design still insists that this model is not for PLA, but for ABS plastic. We can also recommend PETG filament for this printing, which has the best qualities of PLA and ABS.
6. Top
The oldest toy for the whole family. Source: Thingiverse
As far as we know, the spinning top is one of the oldest toys in the world. In ancient times, tops were made from almost any material: from stone and wood to fruits and nuts. And now additive technologies allow you to make your own spinning top using a 3D printer! All you have to do is print this model, glue the pieces together and have fun with this simple yet fun toy!
Offered 0.2 mm layer height and 20% infill.
7. Moveable animals
Cute articulated octopus. Source: Thingiverse
Making flexible prints with a 3D printer has become completely affordable and common practice thanks to special filaments such as TPU.
But what if we said that you don't have to use flexible plastics to create flex parts?
Using excellent hinges that are printed in one piece with the entire model, you can create movable flexing toys even from plastics such as PLA, ABS and PETG, without any additional settings and adjustments. nine0003
The standard specifies a layer height of 0.2 mm and an infill of at least 15%.
Most popular models:
- Octopus
- T-Rex
- Lizard
8. Spirograph
Convenient case for creativity at any time. Source: Thingiverse
Everyone knows the children's toy spirograph, which allows you to easily draw masterpieces with repeating geometric patterns. But this model has gone a little further and is a whole case containing a platform for drawing and a compartment for storing gears and paper. It fits easily into your pocket, backpack and bag, so you can take it with you and paint whenever you want! nine0003
The case has several levels.
The lower level holds slips of paper for notes, drawing gears and, if desired, a small pencil or pen, if, of course, you can find one. The next level provides a secure, flat drawing surface so you can make art while walking! The top level has fixed gear teeth and holds the piece of paper in place.
A layer height of 0.2 mm and an infill of 20% or more is recommended. As a loop, a regular straightened 1.75 mm filament thread is used. nine0003
9. Transformers
Toys from the planet Cybertron. Source: Thingiverse
Transformers are a hugely popular children's toy to this day, so these Optimus Prime and Megatron are sure to please your kids.
This printed Optimus Prime transforms from a classic Optimus truck into a fully functional standing robot. And it's amazing, considering that you immediately get a ready-to-use all-printed model right from the printing platform, which does not even require supports! nine0003
But, of course, every Optimus needs an opponent to fight.
Therefore, you can also print Megatron, but it should be noted that his model is more difficult to print and consists of two parts.
10. Set of toy tools
The first tools for little craftsmen. Source: Thingiverse
The Toy Tool Set is a great way to introduce kids to basic tools, their appearance, purpose, and how they work. Print your child's first hammer, screwdriver and pliers and he'll feel like a real craftsman! nine0003
The hammer is modeled to fit two pieces together with a screw, but some users simply glue them together, which is just as pretty. You can also use a hammer to assemble pliers: just lay the two pieces on a flat surface with the screw down and tap lightly a couple of times.
Model can be found here.
11. Castle
Build your own medieval world! Source: Thingiverse
This medieval castle playset is meticulously designed for 3D printing. Walls and towers are easily attached to each other with a simple connection.
You can make as many details as you want to create a large or small original castle layout of your own! The set contains walls, towers, houses, characters, animals and a variety of props to add to the fun of this medieval set. nine0003
All parts are small enough to be printed comfortably even on 3D printers with a small printable area: 140x140x140mm. For such purposes, the Flashforge Creator Pro 2 3D printer is perfect, equipped with two independent extruders and has excellent printing accuracy. This printer will cope with the study of small details, and two extruders will help you print several parts at once or one part in two colors!
12. Lego bricks
Your favorite constructor is now more accessible! Source: Pinterest
LEGO is one of the most popular toys for children. At the same time, the cubes of this designer are made of ordinary ABS plastic. So, having your own 3D printer, you can print the missing/lost Lego bricks yourself or even some of your author's design of the details of this amazing designer! At the same time, you can use not only ABS, but also other 3D plastics: PLA and PETG are also great.
Thingiverse has a lot of Lego models, and we'll take a look at one of them. It's customizable model of several different LEGO and LEGO DUPLO pieces. These bricks are not completely identical to real Lego, but they are compatible in every way.
13. Ballista
Fire! Source: Thingiverse
Introducing a fully printed ballista model, ready to use right out of the box. One has only to set the string and load the projectile, and this ballista will impress you with its simplicity and good range of the arrow. As a bowstring, you can use several layers of thread or ordinary stationery gum. nine0003
Recommended to print in PLA or PETG with 90% coverage and 0.2mm layer height.
14. Edible toys
The Open Toys project turns ordinary vegetables into toys. Source: Thingiverse
The project was originally envisioned as a way to turn commonly discarded residual materials such as wood and cork into toys: helicopters, planes, cars and so on.
But soon, wood and cork were replaced by more accessible and easily pierced materials: fruits and vegetables. With this project, you can turn ordinary food items into fun personalized toys. nine0003
15. Anti-stress keychain
Entertaining keychain. Source: Thingiverse
Add some flair to your keychain with this cool little toy. She will entertain you wherever you are!
This model is not the easiest, but try it and you will definitely succeed! Important print quality settings are "Outer Walls Before Inner Walls" and being extra careful with temperature. It is printed with supports and requires a certain, sometimes lengthy, post-processing. Remove not only supports, but also make sure that the surface of the part is smooth, otherwise it will cling and stutter. A scalpel or a 1 mm drill will do. Periodically rotate the gears to see where it still sticks, which is especially true when using PLA. nine0003
16. Chunky Trucks set
Two models from the fun and cute Chunky Trucks set.
Source: Thingiverse
The adorable Chunky Trucks collection includes various unique models of small trucks, fun builders and even a movable barrier. The cars are specially designed so that even the smallest children can play with them. Unlike builders, who are not recommended to be printed for toddlers so that they do not try to put them in their mouths, but which will greatly amuse older children. nine0003
All models can be printed without supports. And for long truck life, at least 25% infill and three-wall use are recommended.
17. Rattleswords
Arm your warrior! Source: Thingiverse
Rattles are an integral part of all babies. But what if we move away from banal and boring designs and build a rattle in the form of a sword for your little warrior? This fun design will not only amuse your baby, but also you, as this rattle will be a lot of fun to print! nine0003
All corners of the model are rounded for safety. There are also two versions of the tip.
Initially, a gem was attached to the tip, but after some concern that the stone could slip off the tip and be swallowed by a child, a second version was created that did not include a gem.
Print two sets of peas first. Then, while printing the sword, throw them inside the blade. This will ensure that the peas stay inside the rattle forever. After printing all the elements, simply fasten them with superglue. nine0003
As with any printed toy, parental guidance is required. Be sure to throw away the toy if it breaks.
18. Viking Squigglepeeps
Three Viking Squigglepeeps set sail. Source: Thingiverse
Squigglepeeps is another kid-safe toy, this time with absolutely no glue required. These fun chubby Vikings and their boat are too big to choke on, making them suitable for kids of all ages. They look funny even in one color, but they will be even more beautiful if you paint them with child-safe paints! The model also absolutely does not require supports.
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19. Math Spinner
A great way to have fun learning math! Source: 3Dtoday
This math spinner is the perfect companion for learning math. Moreover, it is suitable for all ages, because it is never too late to brush up on your arithmetic knowledge! You can print this finished model or modify it for yourself by removing or adding rings. This advanced design contains all the signs of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, equality and inequality, as well as a pointer to the string to be solved! On the central insert there are special grooves for fixing. For this version, you will need to print 2 caps and 8 rings of numbers, the rest of the details are printed in a single copy. nine0003
Recommended coverage 25% and layer height 0.2 mm.
20. Jumping turtles
The variety of these turtles is amazing! Source: Thingiverse
Last but not least, jumping turtles! Agree, even the name sounds fun! And a variety of shell designs will give each turtle its own uniqueness.
This model uses the same flex concept as the Mini Monster Truck above, making the Turtles bounce when you tap on the body. Also in this turtle, the head can be drawn into the shell. nine0003
The model is assembled with printed H-clamps and does not require glue. All parts are printed without supports. Also note that using the raft (rafts) and brim (margins) options can have a negative effect on the results if you don't then take the time to sand and clean the edges at the base.
If you have problems with head slip, you can try to print 1 of the 3 narrower shaft head files that the author has specially uploaded for this case. nine0003
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We hope you enjoyed this selection of toys for 3D printing, and you will definitely choose some option for yourself, because 3D printing of toys is not only fun and interesting, it is also a new experience and knowledge for both you and and for the child. But we have considered only some entertaining options from the many existing ones.
And, of course, you can create your own unique designs and implement them on your 3D printer or contact our 3D printing studio for this. And toys printed by you can serve as a great unique gift, which is also one of the reasons to buy a 3D printer for your home. nine0003
50 Cool Things to 3D Print / Sudo Null IT News
No ideas for 3D printing? Tired of worthless trinkets? Here is a list of 50 cool really useful things for 3D printing.
Like us, you're excited about the possibilities of 3D printing. But, unfortunately, the horizon is littered with trinkets, trinkets and other unnecessary things. We are in danger of being buried under a heap of useless rubbish.
Throw off the shackles of mediocrity! Let's create really useful things! Here is a list of cool things that you can make on a 3D printer right now. Prove to your family and loved ones that this wonderful technology can be used daily and in practice. nine0003
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3D Printing Cool Thing #2: Power Outlet Shelf
Attach a shelf to your power outlet to support your phone while charging. The shelf has a slanted recess that allows you to keep your smartphone or tablet upright.
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3D Printing Cool Item #3: Soap Dish
Elegant bathroom soap dish with two washable compartments.
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3D Printable Cool Item #4: Nightstand Tag Handles
The art of storage doesn't have to be boring. The Hobb Knob is a small pen with a label to describe the items in the drawers. Now you will never lose your socks!
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Cool 3D Printable Item #5: coasters with geometric patterns
When it comes to hot drinks, mug circles are an inevitable risk. Things take a much more serious turn if there is a coffee-addicted inhabitant in the house. Available in three designs, these coasters help you avoid unsightly stains.
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3D Printing Cool Thing #6: Hinge Lamp
This hinged modular lamp consists of 6 main elements: a base, a body and a top with LEDs. To make the lamp taller, you can add the required number of elements.
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3D Printable Cool Item #7: One-Handed Bottle Opener
This boomerang-shaped bottle opener is useful for people who have difficulty performing activities that require force, such as opening a plastic bottle. Print it out and give it to your grandmother. She will appreciate this gesture.
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Cool thing for 3D printing #8: shower head
Is swimming under a waterfall on your list of things to do before you die? The next best thing is a 3D printed shower head (probably).
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3D Printing Cool Item #9: Secret Shelf
Hide valuable documents and stash from prying eyes on this secret shelf.
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Cool thing for 3D printing #10: jar handle
Enhance empty jam jars with a printed handle. What could be easier?
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3D Printing Cool Thing #11: Plastic Wrench
A full size general purpose plastic wrench.
Actually for screwing and unscrewing around the house.
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Cool thing for 3D printing #12: business card holder
"What a delicate yellowish tint, and the thickness is tasteful, oh my god, even the watermarks." Do you have such a business card? Find her a pair in the form of this business card holder, printed in its entirety (yes, already with a hinged lid). Instructions for adding a custom logo are included.
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3D Printable Cool Item #13: Alien Invader Shaped Toilet Paper Holder
Brighten up your bathroom with this functional printable model of a classic alien invader... ahem holding your toilet paper.
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3D Printing Cool Thing #14: lift platform
Here is a fully assembled lift platform. Printed in full. No need to fiddle with a bunch of details. The adjustable height can be used to lift or support an object of acceptable weight.
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3D Printing Cool Thing #15: Plant Drinker
Houseplants fallen victim to neglect? FORGET ABOUT IT. Print out this simple automatic plant drinker and your conscience will be clear.
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3D Printing Cool Item #16: earbud holder
We spend a lot of money buying headphones on the go, but we don't protect them enough when we use them. Hide your headphones safely in this 3D printed holder. nine0003
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3D Printing Cool Thing #17: Package Pen
We all know this situation. You trudge home from the supermarket, loaded with bags of groceries. The force of gravity causes plastic to crash into your palms, am I right? ENOUGH. Print these bag handles and forget about chafed palms forever!
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Cool thing for 3D printing #18: tablet stand
There are times when you need to free your hands when using your smart device, such as watching TV shows or cooking recipes.
This simple stand supports 7" and larger tablets in both portrait and landscape modes.
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Cool 3D Printable Item #19: Plant Drinker #2
Another horticultural art contraption. It is especially suitable for kitchen plants. The next time you buy fresh herbs for cooking, transplant them into this neat device and they'll stay fresh all week long. nine0003
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Cool thing for 3D printing #20: door stop
Tired of everyone slamming doors at home or in the office? Then you need an UNCOMPROMISING door stop. Light weight, child safe, designed for easy installation and easy fabrication on an FDM 3D printer. The creator of the stop also claims that the device can be used to repel zombie attacks, however this version has not been verified.
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3D Printing Cool Item #21: Windshield Scraper
If you want to quickly and easily get rid of snow and ice on your car windshield with this handy scraper.
Printed without support, at the end there is a hole for a lace.
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3D Printing Cool Thing #22: Water Hose Control
This special nozzle regulates the flow of water in the garden hose, about 2 liters per minute. It’s great if you have water limits set in the height of summer. nine0003
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3D Printing Cool Item #23: Modular Wine Rack
Whether you're new to the world of wine or a connoisseur, this modular wine rack is the perfect storage solution for your fine drink. bottles of WIRA. It can be expanded (or narrowed) according to your collection by printing only the required number of modules.
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Cool thing for 3D printing #24: whistle for protection
This original design whistle is easy to make and carry. Durable and very loud. How loud? How about 118 decibels? This is more than enough to get people to hear about your emergency.
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3D Printable Cool Thing #25: Apple Headphone Holder
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3D Printable Thing: Cool Thing #20282 Holder of an umbrella for a wheelchair
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Cool thing for 3D printing No. 28: Protection for disk
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Current Press No. 29: form for snowmans
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Cool 3D Printable Item #30: Wine Bottle Guard
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3D Printable Cool Item #33: Apple Remote Stand
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3D Printable Cool Item #34: Key Holder
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Cool thing for 3D printing No. 35: Holder of the cutlery for people with disabilities
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Cool Press No.
: wine bottle
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Cool thing for 3D printing #37: Paper cup holder
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Cool thing for 3D Press No. 38: Case for blades
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Cool Press No. 39: Holder for a children's bottle MyMiniFactory
3D Printable Cool Item #40: Towel Rack
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3D Printable Cool Item #41: Holder for a glass
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Cool thing for 3D Press No. 42: Holder for a phone in shower
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Cool Sentor. for beer glasses
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Cool thing for 3D printing #44: MacBook Pro Stand
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